Buffe (Face Defense)

Desiderius Helmschmid German

1534–36

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Title: Buffe (Face Defense)
Artist: Desiderius Helmschmid (German, Augsburg, 1513–1579)
Date: 1534–36
Geography: Augsburg
Culture: German, Augsburg
Medium: Steel, gold
Dimensions: H. 8 in. (20.3 cm); W. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm)
Classification: Armor Parts-Buffes
Credit Line: Gift of Christian A. Zabriskie, 1940
Object Number: 40.135.4
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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